She is Aino Minako (Mina in the north American Version), meaning 'Beautiful Little Child Of Love'.  Her mother star is Venus.

Her secret identity is Sailor Venus.  In her previous life she was the leader of princess Serenity's court as well as princess of Venus, ruling from a castle named Magellan.  She also spent some time in England as Sailor V fighting crime before the other Senshi found her.

Her powers deal with Love.

Her strengths are relaxing, idolizing others, flattery, and kindness.

~~~~~~~Personality~~~~~~~

Minako is a care free person who loves to have fun.  She is a very sweet and generally happy person, but is the kind of girl who, at first glance, others think is a snob because of her good looks.  Quite the contrary, Minako just wants to belong.  She is an excellent volleyball player as far as sports go.  Minako is the most fanatical of the senshi about hunting down and following stars and idols.  I think this is due to her dream to become a famous star herself.  She likes to entertain and she has the talent and determination it takes to be a star.  Although, she doesn't seem to have much of a nack for entertaining children.   Minako has a bit of a tendency to meddle in the affairs of love.  Not only does she constantly want a boyfriend of her own (and is willing to date two men at once), she likes to try and play match-maker and arbitrary for other couples.  Minako is very emotional and understanding.  She is a good friend to the others, and is there for them when they need her (for example the time when she took Usagi for a new hair style when she was mourning Mamoru's kidnapping).  She has a certain charm and is a very social person.  She will bend over backwards for you.  Sometimes, Minako can be a bit of a klutz though (like the time when she tried to nurse her sick friends back to health, but was more aggravating than comforting).  But, she tries her best to please.  She seems to do poorly in school, much like Usagi.  She is the most comfortable of the senshi when it comes to working alone, probably due to her solitary crime fighting days in England.  She is strong in an offensive fight, not as much physically, but more in magical attacks.  She is fearless in battle, and does not like to loose.  Minako has a special place in the cat advisor Artemis' heart due to the time they spent together before meeting up with the other senshi.  She has known much pain, and has hardened herself to survive it (the love she lost to a best friend in her past).  Overall, Minako can be summed up as a sweet, caring , and emotional character who loves to enjoy life and entertain others.

~~~~~~~ Personal Facts~~~~~~~ 

• Motto: "Don't get up from falling without picking up something."

• Dream for the future: To be a star

• Birthday: October 22 

• Height: 5' 0"

• Blood type: B 

• Hobbies: acting, shopping, chasing idols, volleyball, collecting stuffed animals, knitting, and having fun

• Favorite food: Curry

• Bad habits: Forgetfulness and temper, miss-quoting sayings

• Favorite color: Red and yellow

• Venus Crescent Beam Smash

• Venus Meteor Shower

• Venus Love Chain Encircle

• Venus Love and Beauty Shock

• Crescent beam
• Crescent beam shower
• Venus Love Me Chain
• Venus Love and Beauty Shock